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Local conservation groups report invasive-plant removal and plans for a regional pollinator pathway
Summary
Kennebunk conservation partners reported ongoing invasive-species removal, youth trail programs and a nascent pollinator pathway in Kennebunk; the commission expects a Connecticut resident who created a regional pathway there to consult with local groups this summer.
Several neighboring conservation organizations briefed the Town of Kennebunk Conservation Commission on May 18 about volunteer efforts, habitat planting and a coordinated pollinator pathway initiative.
Representatives from the Kennebunkport Conservation Commission said they are removing invasive plants on town property, conducting beach water sampling and carrying out beach profiling. The Arundel Conservation Trust described six properties (two open to the public), invasive-species surveys using an intern from the University of New England and a children’s trail program run in collaboration with Kennebunk area land trusts; the trust asked for volunteers and members.
Lisa Pagano of the Climate Action Committee, with help from Lee Sullivan, described building a local pollinator pathway in Kennebunk that now includes 15 hell strips and the Unitarian church; Rotary Park will be incorporated once its plantings are restored to native species. Commissioners also noted that a resident who created a regional pollinator pathway in Connecticut will be moving to Kennebunkport full time this summer; Steven Hanna will coordinate with that resident to arrange a group presentation.
The Southern Maine Planeteers reported planting highbush blueberries between the Unitarian church and Hope Cemetery and continuing beach cleanups and outreach work.
The updates are informational; minutes show no formal actions or funding commitments at this meeting. The groups emphasized volunteer recruitment and intermunicipal collaboration.
